Assistant or Associate Professor of Nursing

Assistant or Associate Professor of Nursing

The Department of Nursing at Muskingum University invites applications for a renewable-term faculty position in Nursing at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, beginning in the summer semester of 2026. The new faculty member will join a dedicated team as a core member of our highly ranked traditional BSN prelicensure program and may also teach selected courses in our Accelerated BSN (ABSN) and online RN-to-BSN program tracks.

The successful candidate must possess current expertise or certification in Psych/Mental Health nursing. Additional consideration will be given to candidates with practice experience or certification in one or more of the following specialty areas: obstetrics, newborn care, pediatrics, or medical-surgical nursing. Teaching experience in either academic nursing or nursing staff development is preferred.

All faculty members at Muskingum are expected to provide excellent student advising and facilitate experiential learning through community connections. The University is committed to inclusive excellence in teaching and student learning, as well as to professional growth and active participation in campus life.

Candidates must have a minimum of a Master of Science in Nursing (MS or MSN). A PhD in Nursing or a Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) is preferred. A PhD in a related field may also be considered, depending on professional nurse credentialing and practice expertise. Appointment to this position is conditional upon the successful completion of a BCI/FBI background check and drug screening through the University's designated agencies.

About Muskingum

Muskingum is a comprehensive university with a strong liberal arts tradition located just seventy miles east of Columbus, Ohio, in the village of New Concord. The university's total undergraduate, graduate, and adult-learner student population is approximately 2,500.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, statements of teaching philosophy, unofficial graduate transcripts, and a list of three professional references with contact information and relationship to the applicant to [email protected].

Questions may be directed to Dr. Joseph Shaeffer, Director and Chair of Nursing Programs, at [email protected]

Review of applications will begin on March 2, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Appointment to this position is conditional upon successful completion of a background check through the University's background check agency.

The university actively seeks out and welcomes faculty and staff who are committed to excellence in teaching and student learning, thrive in a collaborative environment of scholars, embrace experiential learning, consider the engagement of diverse perspectives in the educational experience, and desire to mentor an inclusive student population. Muskingum University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all individuals.

Muskingum University does not discriminate in its employment or educational programs or activities. Please visit https://www.muskingum.edu/non-discrimination-statementto review the University’s official non-discrimination statement.